Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways

Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.

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Interstate 35

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220.

The event impacts 640 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 10:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:20 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard (Underpass) and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233.

The event impacts 260 feet.

The warning was issued at 3:41 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:40 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Liberty Drive/Exit 14 to MO-152/Exit 16.

The event affects 170 feet.

The warning was issued at 7:02 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:04 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Mission

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.

The impacted road section is 500 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 4:27 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:23 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from I-35/Exit 2T to Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South.

The impacted road section is 150 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 3:57 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 95th Street/Exit 224 to West 87th Street/Exit 225.

The event affects 640 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 2:17 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:43 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.

The impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The report was issued Wednesday at 1:57 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:01 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from US-40/Exit 11 to Noland Road/Exit 12.

The impacted road section is 660 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 11:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:11 p.m.

Crash update: I-435

There has been a crash on southbound I-435 from MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63.

The event impacts 200 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 9:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:53 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from I-435/Exit 411 to 78th Street/Exit 414.

The event affects 500 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 10:07 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:37 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.

The impacted road section is 80 feet long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 9:48 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:51 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Askew Avenue temporarily closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure at Askew Avenue and I-70 West.

The impacted road section is 910 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:40 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 78th Street/Exit 414 to Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.

The event impacts 520 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 5:21 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:25 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between U P RR Service Road/Exit 421 and I-670/I-70.

The event affects 180 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 5:02 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:08 p.m.

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on I-70 between 27th Street/Exit 5 and Jackson Avenue/Exit 5.

The event impacts 350 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 4:58 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:02 p.m.

East 18th Street temporarily closed in Kansas City

The road is closed at East 18th Street and I-70 East in Kansas City.

The event affects 350 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 4:10 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:16 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 to Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.

The impacted road section is 600 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:41 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 4:10 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7 to I-435/Exit 8.

The event impacts 150 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 3:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.

The impacted road section is 440 feet long.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 3:06 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:36 p.m.

Woodland Avenue closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between I-70 East and East 18th Street in Kansas City.

The event impacts 350 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:36 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415 and 57th Street/Exit 417.

The event affects 640 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:42 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:43 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on Missouri 12 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Missouri 12 from East 12th Street / East Truman Road to I-435 South.

The warning was issued at 10:31 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:17 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 12th Street/Exit 60 and MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60.

The event affects 360 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 6:01 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 6:29 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee

One lane is closed from Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 to 87th Street/Exit 3 on southbound I-435.

The event impacts 0.86 miles.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 3:34 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:57 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 and 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.

The event affects 660 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 4:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:39 p.m.

Lane on I-435 closed in Kansas City

One lane is closed between K-32/Exit 9 and Kansas Avenue/Exit 11 on northbound I-435.

The event affects 0.47 miles.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 1:08 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and View High Drive/Exit 5.

The event impacts 400 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:07 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:34 p.m.

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from Swartz Road/Exit 2 to K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3.

The impacted road section is 200 feet long.

The report was issued Wednesday at 9:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:34 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Warning: Crash on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There has been a crash on I-635 from I-70/Exit 4 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.

The event impacts 450 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:21 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:48 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 from I-70/Exit 4 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.

The event affects 0.75 miles.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:21 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:25 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The impacted road section is 640 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:02 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:58 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-69/Exit 52 to 48th Street/Exit 54.

The event affects 450 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:48 p.m.

Crash report: I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 between I-435/US-69/Exit 12 and US-69/Exit 13.

The event affects 390 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 4:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:05 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The event affects 640 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 3:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:42 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound US-69

There has been a crash on US-69 from 151st Street to 135th Street.

The impacted road section is 0.47 miles long.

The warning was issued at 2:17 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:19 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between MO-150 and 140th Street.

The event impacts 230 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 4:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:57 p.m.

This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM.